Community pharmacy · Reading · GPhC 1085460
Boots pharmacy, Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)
Unit 5 Upper Ground Level, The Oracle Centre, Reading, RG1 2AH
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Community
Reading
GPhC premises
1085460
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
In-person premises focus
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Register status
Registered
Registered May 2001
What are Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00 |
The hours this pharmacy holds with NHS England (pharmaceutical list, NHSBSA open data, as at 30 Jun 2026). Bank holidays and staff absence can change them — phone ahead if you are travelling specially.
Is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) a good choice?
Boots is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1085460), recorded 6 NHS services in June 2026 (including Pharmacy First and NHS flu jabs), has its opening hours on file and has no published patient reviews yet. This reflects the data on this profile — GPhC registration, register standing and published prices — not a guarantee of service quality.
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s official website; use boots.com for the pharmacy's own booking or shop. Pick My Pharmacy does not sell or supply medicines. For emergencies use NHS 111 or 999.
What is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at Unit 5 Upper Ground Level, The Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AH. Phone on file: 0118 9571135 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FFY65. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is the walk-in pharmacy at Unit 5 Upper Ground Level, The Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AH. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since May 2001. If it still holds an NHS contract, you can usually collect English NHS prescriptions here at the national item charge — the pharmacy cannot set its own NHS price. Pharmacy First is listed: in England that is a free NHS consultation for seven common conditions, if the pharmacist decides you fit the pathway. It is not the same scheme in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Services recorded here: nhs prescriptions, pharmacy first, flu jabs, blood pressure checks, contraception service, and more on the list below. Use this page to check registration and compare nearby GPhC-listed pharmacies; use the pharmacy itself for stock, hours, and clinical advice.
Which NHS services does Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) provide?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FFY65) and dispensed 8,796 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 6 services.
- NHS Pharmacy First
Consultations for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs, plus urgent repeat medicine supplies.
- NHS flu vaccination
Free flu jabs for eligible adults during the NHS flu season. 248 NHS flu vaccinations given in the 2025/26 season.
- NHS blood pressure check
Free checks for adults aged 40 and over without a diagnosis, including 24-hour monitoring when needed.
- NHS contraception service
Start or continue the contraceptive pill with a pharmacist, without a GP appointment.
- Free emergency contraception
The morning-after pill free on the NHS after a pharmacist consultation.
- New Medicine Service
Follow-up support from the pharmacist when you start certain long-term medicines.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority open data — NHS activity recorded in June 2026; pharmaceutical list as at 30 June 2026. A service recorded that month is good evidence the pharmacy offers it, but staffing and stock change — phone before you travel. Services are only listed when the NHS data shows them, so a missing service is not proof it is unavailable.
Is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) GPhC-registered?
Yes — Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1085460 (snapshot 30 Jun 2026). Register status on that snapshot: Registered. Always re-check the live register before relying on this listing; pharmacies can close or change status between snapshots.
| GPhC premises number | 1085460 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 14 May 2001 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FFY65 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1085460.
- Check the trading name and address against Unit 5 Upper Ground Level, The Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AH.
- Confirm the register still shows the premises as registered — our snapshot is 30 Jun 2026, not a live feed.
- Then confirm hours, stock, and (if you are ordering online) that the website belongs to this premises.
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Which pharmacies are near Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Boots
47-48 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AE
- Superdrug Pharmacy
Unit 2, Reading, RG1 2AF
- Saood Pharmacy
104a Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7LL
- Whitley Street Pharmacy
73-75 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG
- Newdays Pharmacy
60 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DJ
- Fourways Pharmacy
195 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NX
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Common questions
Questions about Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)
What are Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s opening hours?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00; Sat 09:00–19:00; Sun 11:00–17:00. Hours change around bank holidays and staff absence — confirm before visiting. These are the hours the pharmacy holds with NHS England (NHSBSA pharmaceutical list).
What is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s phone number?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s phone number on our records is 0118 9571135 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data, checked 31 August 2026). Numbers change — if you cannot get through, use the official website or the NHS service finder rather than a number copied from an old advert.
Does Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FFY65) and dispensed 8,796 NHS prescription items in June 2026. NHS prescription charges are set nationally (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not by the pharmacy.
What NHS services does Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, blood pressure checks, the NHS contraception service, free emergency contraception and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 248 NHS flu vaccinations in the 2025/26 season. Most of these are free on the NHS if you are eligible. Services depend on staffing on the day, so phone before you travel.
Does Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) recorded Pharmacy First consultations in June 2026. Pharmacy First lets pharmacists in England assess and treat sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs (age rules apply), often without a GP appointment. The pharmacist decides whether you are suitable — phone ahead if you need to be seen today.
Is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is on the GPhC public premises register as 1085460. Pick My Pharmacy copied that number from the 2026-06-30 snapshot — it is not a live extract. Check the same number yourself at pharmacyregulation.org before you send ID or payment.
How do I get a prescription from Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)?
Take a paper prescription to Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level), or nominate this branch in the NHS App so electronic repeats arrive here. NHS charges are national (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not set by the pharmacy. Emergency supply is a clinical decision. Pick My Pharmacy does not dispense.
Where is Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) is a community pharmacy in Reading at Unit 5 Upper Ground Level, The Oracle Centre. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) cost?
Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) has not published private service prices with us yet. NHS prescriptions are always £9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Contact the pharmacy for private flu jabs, travel clinics, or other paid services — we never invent a price to fill a gap.
Is this Pick My Pharmacy page the official Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level) website?
No. This is an independent directory profile on Pick My Pharmacy, which is not a pharmacy and does not sell medicines. Boots Reading (Unit 5 Upper Ground Level)'s own website on our records is boots.com. Use this page to check GPhC registration, NHS flags, and nearby alternatives; use the official site for the pharmacy's own booking or shop.
Sources for this listing
Facts on this page come from the public GPhC premises register (snapshot 30 Jun 2026) and, where shown, NHS organisation data or the pharmacy brand’s official store locator. We do not invent hours, reviews or prices. Report an error on this page.
- GPhC premises register
- How Pick My Pharmacy vets listings
- How to report a concern about a pharmacy
- NHS: find a pharmacy
- Official site (boots.com)
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